Episode 55: (RenewRec) Books to Guide an Approach to Teaching

Written By Noah Brink

While it's always important to have a strong foundation for a Christian education philosophy (and constantly lean on resources to strengthen that foundation), we also need resources to go to that next level and help to shape our teachers' approach to teaching in a way that's consistent with that philosophy.

Jon Eckert's *The Novice Advantage* and Sarah Mackenzie's *Teaching from Rest* and incredibly helpful resources to shape the posture teachers need as they approach the task of teaching. While the two authors are writing toward different audiences, both books are highly practical and applicable. And, our teachers, regardless of their experience level, can use resources like these to continue to learn, risk, and reflect (Eckert) and bring with them a grounding of rest and security (Mackenzie).

Find the books Here:

The Novice Advantage

Teaching From Rest

Jesus Above School 

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Noah Brink

Noah has been involved in Christian education for over forty years, both as an alumnus K-12 and college and for over twenty years in various teacher, coach, and administrative roles. Noah’s greatest passion is in training faculty to develop their ability to see all things in light of Jesus and His gospel and He just published his first book on Christian education, Jesus Above School. Noah and his wife, Katie, have three children who are currently flourishing in a beloved Christian school.

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